Roses & Weeds

The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.

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S6 E9: Lights, Camera, Tyler: Inside the 2025 Tyler Film Festival

August 25, 2025 • City of Tyler Texas • Season 6 • Episode 9

In this episode of Roses & Weeds, host Sage Sowels sits down with Craig O’Daniel, the Director of the Tyler Film Festival, and judges Shadai Perez and Becca Hale to discuss everything related to the festival. Scheduled for September 12 & 13, the event promises to be an incredible celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community.

This week's episode was recorded in a unique location: Shadai's Downtown Tyler studio, Lightbox Collective, instead of our usual podcast studio. This setting adds an extra creative spark to the conversation.

Grab your tickets now at TylerFilmFest.com! Attendees will not only enjoy an amazing lineup of films but will also receive free beer courtesy of True Vine Brewing Company, delicious catering from Heritage ETX, and free popcorn throughout the festival.

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Tyler’s premier cultural events. See you at the movies!

Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #RosesAndWeeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.